Things to do in Hawke's Bay

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Napier featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views
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Napier showing a bay or harbor
Napier featuring outdoor art

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Hawke's Bay must see attractions

1. Mission Estate Winery

Explore the old cellar at Mission Estate Winery for the chance to learn the secrets behind producing award-winning wines. Enjoy fabulous views while dining on sumptuous meat and seafood at one of the oldest wineries in the country.
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Mission Estate Winery

2. National Aquarium of New Zealand

Admire huge sharks as well as stingrays and octopuses at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. See piranhas gliding around and interact with adorable penguins and kiwi birds.
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National Aquarium of New Zealand showing marine life

3. Church Road Winery

With a fascinating wine museum and guided tours, Church Road Winery is a great place to learn about the history and art of winemaking. Discover artefacts dating back 3,000 years and examine walls studded with glimmering tartrate crystals. Find out how some of the finest wine in New Zealand is made and enjoy a meal of organic meat and fish in the winery’s restaurant.
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Church Road Winery

4. Cape Kidnappers

Cape Kidnappers is a dramatic outcrop of jagged sandstone jutting out into the ocean. Hike along a trail with spectacular rock formations and crystal-clear pools to reach the gannet colony. Enjoy a picnic with a magnificent view or play a round at the world-renowned golf course on the headland.
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Cape Kidnappers showing rocky coastline

5. Napier Prison

Step into the cells of a convicted offender and discover what life was really like at the haunting penal complex of Napier Prison. Visit the chilling isolation cells and trudge toward the site of the old gallows where criminals were once hanged.
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Napier Prison

What to do in Hawke's Bay

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National Aquarium of New Zealand showing marine life

Marine Parade

4.5/5(26 reviews)

After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Marine Parade
The Sunken Gardens in Napier this was taken on our weekend away in this beautiful city. If you get the chance to visit Napier make sure you do.

Napier Beach

4/5(37 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

Napier Beach
Mission Estate Winery

Mission Estate Winery

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

Mission Estate Winery
National Aquarium of New Zealand showing marine life

National Aquarium of New Zealand

3.5/5(9 reviews)

The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.

National Aquarium of New Zealand
Church Road Winery

Church Road Winery

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Delve into the history of winemaking and indulge in some fine local food and an assortment of delicious reds at this Hawke’s Bay winery.

Church Road Winery
Cape Kidnappers showing rocky coastline

Cape Kidnappers

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Come within a few feet of one of the planet’s largest mainland gannet colonies. The seabirds nest here on this breathtaking peninsula.

Cape Kidnappers
Great beaches in this area all sand, and a of choices for swimming as its a peninsula, the odd space rocket gets fired off too :-)

Mahia Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?

Mahia Beach
Napier Prison

Napier Prison

Enter spooky cells and hear terrifying tales about some of the nation’s most notorious criminals in one of the oldest prisons in New Zealand.

Napier Prison
Te Mata Peak which includes mountains

Te Mata Peak

5/5(8 reviews)

Not only a spectacular vantage point, this awesome mountain is also home to several species of rare flora and fauna.

Te Mata Peak

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Hawke's Bay

National Tobacco Company Building

Ahuriri

If you're spending some time in Ahuriri, National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery are top sights worth seeing.

Ahuriri
Napier featuring a lake or waterhole

Napier South

While visiting Napier South, you might make a stop by sights like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Napier South
Church Road Winery

Taradale

You'll enjoy the wineries and churches in Taradale. You might want to make time for a stop at Church Road Winery or Pettigrew Green Arena.

Taradale
Pania of the Reef featuring a statue or sculpture and art

Bluff Hill

While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Ocean Spa.

Bluff Hill
Mission Estate Winery

Poraiti

While visiting Poraiti, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Estate Winery and Park Island Sports Complex.

Poraiti
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Meeanee

When in Meeanee, you can plan a visit to Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Meeanee

Popular day trips from Hawke's Bay

Napier showing a square or plaza and a sunset

Napier

Te Mata Peak featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes

Hastings

Havelock North which includes a square or plaza and a fountain

Havelock North

Craggy Range which includes a lake or waterhole

Tuki Tuki

Cape Kidnappers which includes hiking or walking and a lake or waterhole

Clifton

Photo by Andy Cashen

Mahia